This wonderful Baroque church has been built in 17th century by Elector Ferdinand to celebrate the birth of his son. The architect of the Theatinerkirche was Antonio Barelli from Bologna who conceived to build most decorated church in Munich.
Construction of the church began in 1663. Barelli chose Sant’ Andrea della Valle in Rome as prototype for its design. Also Theatinerkirche was planned as the court church for the Wittelsbach dynasty.
Enrico Zucalli became a new architect in 1675 and under his leadership dome and two twin towers (which were absent in the initial design) of the façade were completed. He also designed the interior of Theatinerkirche.
Construction of the church lasted about the century and has been finished in 1765 under the supervising of Cuvilliés.
Theatinerkirche brought baroque elements into the cityscape. Its façade adorned by sculptures of famous Bavarian rulers and their coats of arms. Inside of the Theatinerkirche you can see stucco work and the statues which portray allegorical figures.
In the church’s crypt there are tombs of Bavarian kings. For example, the shrine of the Theatinerkirche founder – Ferdinand.
